First-year music educators share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. Engage in discussions about advocation strategies, the hurdles of the first year, and how to inspire future music educators. Gain valuable perspectives on transforming programs and making an impact. This session is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the stories of those who have been in your "1st year teaching" shoes. Don't miss out on this supportive and informative discussion that will resonate with both new and aspiring music educators alike!
Taylor Day is a recent graduate of Choral Music Education from Northern Arizona University. Taylor has been involved in many choral ensembles and is still an active singer and performer. Her most recent performance was a Choral/Orchestral World Premiere at Carnegie Hall in New York City with Sedona Academy of Chamber Singers. Currently, Taylor is a music teacher in the Kyrene Elementary School District teaching K-5th general music. Taylor is an active Arizona American Choral Directors Association (AzACDA) board member, where she coordinates communications, and served as the president of the NAU ACDA student chapter. She also is an assistant director at Arizona Community Theatrical Company (AzACT) where she teaches a variety of voice lessons, piano lessons, interest workshops, acting classes, and summer camps. Taylor is passionate about teaching music and continues to feed her enthusiasm by attending conferences, just like ACDA’s Summer Conference!